Adult Piano Lessons in Encinitas

It's never too late to start, or to come back.

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A lot of the adults who walk into my studio seem to have the same regret. "I took lessons when I was a kid and ended up quitting." Or, "I always wanted to learn, but life seemed to always get in the way." The truth is adults are some of my favorite people to teach. You know why you're here, you know what music moves you, and by now your listening and your patience muscle are probably stronger than you think.

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Music Is a Language

There's a big difference between memorizing a few sentences and actually speaking a language fluently. We start with some fundamentals, but we also mix in music you love, whether that's Bach, the Beatles, jazz, a film score, or that one song you've wanted to play for twenty years. Along the way we work on rhythm, note reading, harmony, ear training and technique, not as separate subjects to memorize but as layers of the same language. The more perspectives you explore, the more freedom you will gain.

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A Little Every Day​

Whether you're a working professional or retired, most of us tend to have a full calendar. You don't need hours to become proficient at the piano. A little every day, relaxed and curious, goes a lot further than cramming on a Sunday. Think of it like tending a garden: give the plant the right conditions, water it every day and trust the process. We break things down into small layers, build good habits and learn the difference between effort and surrender.

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You're Not on Your Own in Between Lessons

After every lesson you get the recording, practice videos for your pieces and a detailed summary of what we covered along with a practice log for the week. When you sit down on Thursday to practice, you have multiple tools at your disposal to help you in between sessions. And if you get stuck, you can always reach out with a quick text.

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Beginners, Returning Players and Lifelong Musicians

Maybe you've never played a note. Maybe you took lessons as a child and want to reconnect. Or maybe you already play and want to go deeper into harmony, improvisation, arranging or producing your own music in Logic. Wherever you are, that's where we start. There's no one to compete with except your own potential. 

• Lessons: 45 or 60 minutes, once a week

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• Where: American Music Store, 1279 Encinitas Blvd., Encinitas, CA 92024, or online via Zoom

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• When: Monday–Friday, 11 am–1 pm and 2:30–7:30 pm

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• At home: Make sure you have a piano or keyboard to practice on

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• Languages: English or Spanish.
Se habla español.

Come Explore the Hidden Architecture of Music

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If you've been thinking about learning, or coming back after all these years, I'd love to meet you. The intro lesson is free, 30 minutes, just to get to know each other, play a little, talk about the music you love and see if we're a good fit. No need to prepare anything, just bring your curiosity and any music materials you've used.

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You can book your free intro lesson here: